Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Francis Donald Lawrence
Jan 17, 2021
F. Donald (Donnie) Lawrence passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Donnie was born on March 20, 1944 in Landrum, SC and moved to Monroe as a child. A lifelong resident he graduated from Monroe High School and NC State University. He married the love of his life Deborah Owen July 5, 1968 and raised three sons. Donnie was...
Earl Junior Carter
Jan 16, 2021
Earl “Many Skins” Carter, 79, enrolled Tribal member of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, made his final journey after many years of combating a failing heart and lyme disease, having crossed over on Saturday, January 16, 2021, surrounded by family at the home of his son. “Inquire of your Elders and they will tell you.” Deuteronomy 32:7 NLT...
Nadine Nesbit
Jan 16, 2021
Nadine Diana Rowland Nesbit, 93 years old, died Saturday morning, January 16, 2021 at the Blake Edgewater Memory Center. Mrs. Nesbit was born on September 18, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio daughter of the late Margaret Prusser and Robert Thorp Rowland. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Clarence Reid Nesbit, and a young son,...
Laura Smith Moore
Jan 15, 2021
Laura Smith Moore, 58, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home. She was born July 9, 1962 in Mecklenburg County, NC daughter of the late Frank & Sally Robbins Smith. She is also preceded in death by two step-fathers; Louis Leggett and Kenneth Spence and a brother Frank “Buddy” Pittman Smith, Jr. Laura loved her family, and...
Jacqueline Rape
Jan 15, 2021
Jacqueline Rape, 89, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, January 15, 2021. She was born November 3, 1931 in Union County, NC daughter of the late Hoyte & Myrtle Forbis Rape. She is also preceded in death by her husband Millon “Bush” Rape, two brothers: Earl Rape, and James “Monk” Rape, and a sister Polly Taylor. Jacqueline is...
James Ronald Love
Jan 14, 2021
James Ronald Love, 77, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born March 19, 1943 in Union County, NC son of the late James Titus Love & Georgia Howard Love. He is also preceded in death by a brother Roy Love. The family will have a time of gathering to Celebrate & Reflect his life on Friday, January...
Jeanne Marie Zaugg
Jan 11, 2021
Jeanne Kahl Zaugg, 77, of Heath Springs, SC, she was born in Huntley, IL, on May 14, 1943 daughter to the late Chris Kahl and Ruth Sieroslawski Kahl. A funeral will be held at 1:00PM, Monday, January 18, 2021 at Covenant Baptist Church, 165 Craig Manor Rd, Lancaster, SC, 29720, burial to follow at Forest Lawn East. The family...
Danny Richard Pressley
Jan 8, 2021
On January 8, 2021 Danny Richard Pressley was welcomed to his heavenly home. A Union County native, Danny, 67, was born on March 4, 1953 to the late Houston and Foy Hasty Pressley. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Seawright “Beth” Pressley, his daughter and son in law, Lauren and Ryan Van Wingerden, brother...
Joyce Melvenia Lalley
Jan 8, 2021
Joyce S. Lalley 85, passed away on January 8, 2021. She was born on August 20, 1935 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Lunda W. Stone and Mable Knight Stone. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Lalley, and her sister, Peggy Stone. She married Thomas J. Lalley on August 23,1958 at Saint Thomas Apostle...
Aaron Whitley Johnson
Jan 7, 2021
Aaron Whitley Johnson, 84, of Monroe, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born in Johnston County, NC on December 24, 1936, son to the late David Elvin Johnson Sr. and Mattie Whitley Johnson. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to the concerns of the pandemic. He served his country as...
Ellise Wease Marsh
Jan 6, 2021
Mrs. Ellise Wease Marsh, 74, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born on March 9, 1946 daughter to the late James L. Robinson and Mary Blount. A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM, Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112, burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial...
Arlene Helms
Jan 5, 2021
Arlene Broome Helms, 84, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born December 17, 1936 in Union County, NC daughter to the late Henry & Mary Kee Broome. She is also preceded in death by her husband Olin Helms, a brother Horace Broome, and a sister Freida Ennis. A private graveside service will be held Saturday, January 9,...
Robert David Baucom
Jan 3, 2021
Robert “David” Baucom, 66, of Monroe, NC passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Union County on November 11, 1954, son of Carolyn Reeder Baucom and the late Charlie Thurlow Baucom. A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Hope Second Advent Christian Church,...
Timothy "Tim" John Talmadge
Jan 3, 2021
Mr. Timothy “Tim” John Talmadage, age 58, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Monroe, NC. Timothy was employed in the construction business and was of the catholic faith. Survivors include his parents; Andrew and Kathleen Hill Talmadge of Monroe; two brothers Andrew Talmadge of New Orleans, and Adam Talmadge of Monroe, NC; sister Lisa Talmadge of Monroe,...
Ronald Dennis Mical
Jan 1, 2021
Ronald Dennis Mical, 72, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. He was born in Union County on August 1, 1948 to the late Edward Mical and Margaret Matthis Mical. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Wanda Gail Mical, two sons...
Claude Franklin Elliott
Dec 30, 2020
Claude Franklin Elliott (Frank) 12/4/1934-12/30/2020 Claude Franklin Elliott (Frank), born December 4,1934 in Henderson, NC to Viola and Claude Elliott, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 86. Having spent his youth working on his family’s tobacco farm, one of Frank’s most treasured early experiences was being chosen for the NC All State football team,...
Sibyl Jean Whitley
Dec 28, 2020
Sibyl Whitley, 67, of Monroe, NC passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born in Raleigh, NC on July 9, 1953, daughter to the late James Benjamin Whitley and Arthelia Whitley. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00PM, Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Lee Park Church, 2491 Morgan Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28110. Sibyl is...
Gerald Steven Razor
Dec 28, 2020
On Monday, December 28, 2020, Gerald “Bubby” Razor, loving husband and father of three passed away at the age of 62. He was born on August 24, 1958 in Montgomery County Kentucky to Jake and Alta Razor. From a young age, Gerald learned hard work and dedication on the family farm in Bath County. He was widely known for...
Connie Diane Sellers
Dec 28, 2020
Connie Diane Sellers, 61, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. She as born February 17, 1959 in Caldwell County, NC. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Chapel. Connie is survived by two sons, Anthony Jolly, and Richard Chandler Gaddy, two grandchildren, Hayden Jolly & Austin Jolly, and step daughter Melissa. The...
Charles Bater Lomax
Dec 27, 2020
Charles B. Lomax, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Pruitt-Union Pointe. Charles was born in Union County, NC August 16, 1929 son of the late Kate B. & B.C. (Lum) Lomax. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Evelyn Helms Lomax. He was an active Deacon in his church at...
